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It's NEVER too late to try again. Please don't give up on yourself. We are living a "marathon not a sprint." Yesterday is over, tomorrow is yet to be. Live for today and give it your best shot. You CAN do it!!

MY vote is for the one you love the best. I had an elliptical but hated it. I would try and try to use it but never lasted long on it. We just bought a great new treadmill. I love it SO much! I just finished an 80 minute interval training work-out on it. So ... for me it's a no brainer. I LOVE the treadmill. I USE the…

Shellie ... You were absolutely beautiful before and you are beautiful now. Great Job!! :)

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Women need to add strength training, especially as we age. It's extremely important. Maybe even more important than the cardio. I would suggest that because as women, we lose so much muscle mass which is responsible for burning calories, that you add strength training a minimum of three times a week to the mix. Great…

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I think the answer is for me anyway ... a small piece of whatever type of chocolate that satisfies YOU. Yes, dark chocolate is healthier but if you don't love it, it won't do you any good having a small piece of it. It will still leave you craving the type of chocolate that you want. This weight loss journey is a marathon…

The FDA recommends a protein intake of 0.8 grams/kg of body weight. It's not per pound of body weight. http://www.coachcalorie.com/how-much-protein-is-too-much-per-day/

I love all of the Lipton Green Tea varieties! :happy:

I love adding it to my protein shakes and my oatmeal. I also like mixing it with water and dipping apple slices into it. :happy:

I absolutely detest the snow. If I NEVER see it again it would be too soon. We lived in Grand Forks, ND our last duty assignment when hubby was in the military. Between 67" of snow and 40 degrees below zero temps (actual temp ... NOT wind chill) our last winter there, it ruined my entire family. Now all four of us HATE…

We bought a Soda Stream. You can buy flavorings that are sugar free as well as artificial sweetener free. Also, adding lemon or orange slices to the "fizzy water" is quite satisfying. I'm drinking lots more water now that we have our Soda Stream. LOVE it! :happy:

Bless your heart. Been there ... done that. Sounds like we were raised in the same kind of household. It's ok. Today is a new day. We shake off yesterday and make today the best day ever! I KNOW you can do this. I posted yesterday about a book I have just started reading. It's called "The Hunger Fix." It's written by Pam…

There is a wonderful book called "The Hunger Fix" by Pam Peeke MD. It's goes into depth about why we feel the need to eat things when stressed and why we give in to the cravings even though we don't want to. I have just begun reading it and can recommend it already! Good Luck Everyone! :flowerforyou:

Jay Robb Whey protein shakes are by far the best I have ever had. I don't have to "make myself" drink them. I honestly love them! :D

Oh Wow ... SO sorry RR for your loss. Pets are family for sure and huge parts of our lives. I am praying that you and your family will have the sweetest of memories and less pain with each passing day. God Bless You Sweet Harley. ():-)

We have a Boston Terrier rescue girl ... sweetest thing ever! We have a neurotic Jack Russell. We have two Frenchton babes. We LOVE four legged kids ... Can you tell? :D

First off ... Shame, shame, shame on your grandfather for saying anything about your weight and then for your mom sharing this little tidbit of info with you. NO one has to tell us we've gained weight. Duuuuh!!!! Do they honestly think we don't know it? I grew up in a home where my dad constantly said things about my…

They always carbonate the water first ... then add your flavoring. :)

The CO2 canister in the Soda Stream makes 60 liters before you need to purchase a new one. Hope this helps! :D

I take propranolol. I have to take it during the day ... NO choice. I take mine for neurological issues. Being a female and 55, I am already fighting too many issues. Makes me crazy just thinking about all of the challenges. NO whining here, just saying that slow is better than nothing. There are several beta blockers. I…

Hello SHERRYLLAC :D I've been taking a low dose beta blocker for 8 years now. I never lost weight easily so this just threw another element into the already TOO slow mix. Keep going my friend. I know I will never give up. Life is precious, God is good and We CAN Do This!! God Bless You ():-)

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I agree with everyone else. Take a deep breath. You are doing a great job. Change happens gradually. You don't have very many pounds to lose, so be patient and kind to yourself. Be accurate with your portions. Good Luck to you! :D

Lustrebass ... Just a thought ... Unless your Dr. has told you to worry about your iron consumption, women need LESS iron as we age. I see that you are 44. You really shouldn't have any worries about iron consumption unless, like I said, your Dr. has told you to worry about it. In fact, once women reach menopause, they…

My sister absolutely adores the Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2's on the market. Might like to try them? :smile: